Kitchen Utility Worker

Atria Senior Living; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences for residents. In this role, you will ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment while delivering outstanding customer service. Your contributions will help create a restaurant-style atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong relationships with coworkers and residents.
• Dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to safety practices.
• Assist with food preparation and support dining events.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Time Management

Food Safety Practices

Job description

Responsibilities

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

• Maintain kitchen and dish room area in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at alltimes.
• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style diningatmosphere.Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Director to keep residentssatisfied with food and dining programs.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Wash and store all dishes and equipment in accordance with policy andprocedures.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Maintain dish machine after each meal by thoroughly cleaning and maintainingtemperature logs.
• Assist with the transportation and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Complete assigned food preparation as required.
• Adhere to standard food safety practices.
• Assist cooks and wait staff as requested.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Build positive and strong relationships with employees, coworkers and residents.
• Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude.
• Able to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
• Accept and effectively follow direction from superiors or other experienced staff.
• Share job knowledge or resident information with others as needed.
• Give and welcome feedback.
• Must abide by company uniform policy.
• Must demonstrate high standards of ethics and personal accountability.